Jeff,
When you asked this question I didn't have my SLT yet. I checked it
out, only because you had mentioned it. It looks good, don't know about
the sound because it came with it. 10 clips where used to mount mine,
and it doesn't seem to move.
Glenn Ayotte
Bristol, CT
98 4X4 SLT+
5.2l auto
>----------
>From: Jeff Lee[SMTP:jlee@atlanta.nsc.com]
>Sent: Friday, March 20, 1998 5:18 PM
>To: Dakota Mailing List
>Subject: DML: Hood liner retention (Was: Hood liner insulation)
>
>Jeff Lee wrote:
>>
>> I had posted before that I was thinking about adding the under hood
>> insulation liner on my 98 Dak sport. This is something that only the SLT
>> guys usually get. I called around, and I can get one (ram imprint and
>> all) for around $65 inluding the 14 hold down clips.
>>
>
>I ordered the hood insulation mat and retaining clips from the dealer.
>Got it and installed it a couple of days ago. There is definitely a
>noticeable reduction in engine noise in the cab. Seems to take the edge
>off the high frequency noises like valve train and injector clatter. And
>that ram imprint - ya gotta love it. ;)
>
>I've got a question/favor to ask of somebody with a 97-98 SLT... could
>you take a look at how the mat is fastened to your hood? The Dodge parts
>computer called for 14 clips (what a rip at $1.30 a piece for these
>chincy little single use plastic clips - can't be more that 20 cents
>worth of material in the whole bag). However, I could only find mounting
>holes in the mat for 11 of them.
>
>I have created a map of where the clips attach to the mat (pardon the
>ascii graphics), the plus sign "+" indicates a clip.
>
> _____________________________
>/ + + \
>| |
>|+ +|
>| + + |
>| ^o=o^ |
>| U |
>| |
>| + |
>|+ +|
>|____+___________________+____|
> ^
> ^
>The center of the bottom edge seems a bit loose and flappy. Not a big
>problem, I just wanted to make sure that I have ordered and installed
>all the necessary mounting hardware. Thanks for any help in advance.
>
>jeff
>98 RC 4x2 Sport V8 5spd 3.55SG flares FIPK
>
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